Why Won't Brad Wall Let The Free Market Decide?

Uranium Mine Shutdowns Could Be An Opportunity For Renewables

On Nov. 15, 2017, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall's Twitter account posted video of his speech in support of Saskatchewan's currently troubled uranium industry, promising to help through 'competetive' (meaning very low) resource royalty rates and the use of government resources to help companies like Cameco find new markets in countries like China and India.

In his speech, Wall also criticized the opposition NDP members who had expressed concern for laid off workers, citing anti-nuclear sentiment within the NDP as 'sending signals' to uranium companies and investors that Saskatchewan may restrict uranium development in the future if the NDP gains power in a future election.

Good to see this morning that Cameco will pay laid off workers 75% of salary with benefits during the 10-month temp layoff.

With stubbornly low prices we must continue to support our uranium industry & those it employs by opening new markets & ensuring competitive royalties. pic.twitter.com/suVVGzQLIc